Gifting Appreciated Stock

Benefits to the Donor

1. The donor is entitled to a charitable deduction on their tax return for the fair market value of the stock on the date of donation.
2. The charitable deduction taken on the return can be up to 30% of adjusted gross income for the year.  If the fair market value of the stock exceeds 30% the unused portion can be carried forward for the next five years.
3. The donor will not have to pick up capital gain on the stock that is being donated, therefore saving the tax that would have been due on the capital gain had they sold the stock and then donated the cash.
4. By donating appreciated stock the donor is able to get the stock out of their estate and reduce potential estate tax.
5. It will make your heart sing because some children are lifted up into a home, health and hope.

This is a hypothetical example for illustrative purposes only. This chart assumes the donor is in the 39.6% federal income bracket with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $500,000. State and local taxes, the federal alternative minimum-tax and limitations to itemized deductions applicable to taxpayers in higher-income brackets are not taken into account. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific legal and tax situation. Information herein is not legal or tax advice. *Assumes all realized gains are subject to the maximum federal long-term capital gain tax rate of 20% and the Medicare surtax of 3.8%. Does not take into account state or local taxes, if any.

HOW TO DONATE STOCK TO CHILDREN’S HOPE INTERNATIONAL

 It’s very simple.  And greatly appreciated.

Just call (618) 548-6555 and Bill Dwyer or  an administrator in his office will take care of everything. 

Just tell them you want to transfer some stock to Children’s Hope.  They know what to do.

Holding Firm Name: Edward Jones
DTC Number: 0057
Account Title: Children’s Hope International
Account Number:  2301544611 

We are very grateful for your partnership in this ministry to children.